Every year an estimated 500 billion to one trillion single-use plastic bags are consumed worldwide. Here in the United States, the average citizen uses between 300 and 700 plastic bags annually. READ MORE

Some of the articles that I’ve received the most positive feedback on have been focused on ordinary household cleaners. So, for the next few installments, I’m going to talk about using regular household items for cleaning that do as good, and in some cases, a better job without the chemicals and at a fraction of the cost.
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I’m continuing with my “series” on natural cleaning products, where I’m talking about using regular household items that do as good, and in some cases, a better job without the chemicals or cost.
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Steam-clean your microwave by putting a glass bowl filled with a mixture of 1/4 cup vinegar in 1 cup of water inside, then zap it for 5 minutes on its highest setting. When the bowl cools, dip a sponge into the mixture and wipe away stains and splatters.
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I am often asked questions regarding Master Gardeners and thought that as spring approaches, and many of us have our interest turning to our yards and gardens, that I would offer a little insight into this terrific program.
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The Adopt-A-Highway Program (AAH) was established in 1988 by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in response to growing public concern regarding litter along the state's highways. READ MORE

After my last article on reducing some of your turf and replacing it with a more interesting landscape or even a vegetable garden, I received a number of requests regarding the basics of starting to grow vegetables.
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